This time of year is known as “open enrollment” for those who receive health benefits from their employers. It’s not really surprising that health insurance premiums, in general, are up. MarketWatch reports that premiums on family coverage are up by around 5%. In this economy, many families can’t afford that sort of an increase. Especially since, for many, health insurance was barely affordable before. Bottom line: There can be health care reform all over the place, but without a viable public option health insurance companies will have no incentive to work efficiently, or reconsider the practices that somehow lead to CEOs [...]Post from:
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